Gouda cheese vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gouda cheese and cashew different?
- Gouda cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, cashew is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 240% higher.
- Cashew has less cholesterol.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than cashew (25).
Cheese, gouda and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1791.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +906.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +2683.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +5997.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14945.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +475.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1310% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1585.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +421.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1382.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +19% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.036mg | 2.195mg | 240% |
Iron | 0.24mg | 6.68mg | 81% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.655mg | 71% |
Calcium | 700mg | 37mg | 66% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 292mg | 63% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 7.845g | 48% |
Saturated fat | 17.614g | 7.783g | 45% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 23.797g | 40% |
Cholesterol | 114mg | 0mg | 38% |
Sodium | 819mg | 12mg | 35% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.423mg | 33% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.417mg | 26% |
Fats | 27.44g | 43.85g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.058mg | 21% |
Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
Zinc | 3.9mg | 5.78mg | 17% |
Potassium | 121mg | 660mg | 16% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
Protein | 24.94g | 18.22g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.864mg | 10% |
Calories | 356kcal | 553kcal | 10% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 19.9µg | 10% |
Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
Carbs | 2.22g | 30.19g | 9% |
Phosphorus | 546mg | 593mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 1.062mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Folate | 21µg | 25µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.22g | 26.89g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.22g | 5.91g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.564mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.654mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.806mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +697.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +55.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +59.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1259.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +207.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1094.1% |